John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:17
Until the day break, and the shadows flee away ,.... Which may be connected with Song of Solomon 2:16 ; either with the former part, "my beloved is mine", &c.; Song of Solomon 2:16 ; and then the sense is, as long as night and day continue, and God's covenant with both stands sure; so long union to Christ, and covenant interest in him, will abide: or with the latter part, "he feedeth among the lilies until", &c.; even until his second coming: or with the next clause in this... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Song of Solomon 2:14-17
Here is, I. The encouraging invitation which Christ gives to the church, and every believing soul, to come into communion with him, Song 2:14. 1. His love is now his dove; David had called the church God's turtle-dove (Ps. 74:19), and so she is here called; a dove for beauty, her wings covered with silver (Ps. 68:13), for innocence and inoffensiveness; a gracious spirit is a dove-like spirit, harmless, loving quietness and cleanliness, and faithful to Christ, as the turtle to her mate. The... read more